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KLC
KINDERCARE LEARNING COMPANIES, INC.
NYSE
$1.81
▼ DOWN 2.69% (-0.05)

KEY STATISTICS

Market Cap$215.54 M
52w High$13.88
52w Low$1.75
Dividend Yield—
Frequency—
P/E3.55
Volume939.27K
Shares Out.118.43M

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

John Thomson Wyatt
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
John Thomson Wyatt

COMPENSATION 2026

Salary$78,750
Stock Awards$0
Incentive Plan Pay$2,399,267
All Other Comp.$15,853
Total$2,493,870

ABOUT

SECTOR
Consumer Defensive
WENT PUBLIC
October 9, 2024
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
N/A
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
39,700

PRICE TARGET

Target High$6.00
Target Low$2.00
Target Median$4.25
Target Consensus$4.25

UPCOMING EARNINGS

DateNov 11, 2026
DayWednesday
Rev. Est.$668.77M
NOV
11
WED

ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK

ETFS HOLDING
53
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

SHARES OWNED
93.02%
HOLDERS
191
TOP 8 OF 191 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

PRICE

$1.81 ▼ DOWN 2.69% (−$0.05)
$1.83$1.85$1.88$1.909:30 AM10:35 AM11:40 AM12:44 PM1:49 PM2:54 PM3:59 PM1.81

About KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

https://www.kindercare.com ↗

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood and school-age education services across 1,490 centers in the U.S., serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years in community-based and employer-sponsored programs.

INDUSTRY

Education & Training Services

A SERVICE KINDERCARE LEARNING COMPANIES, INC. IS KNOWN FOR

KinderCare Learning Centers

KinderCare Learning Centers provide early childhood education and care for children aged six weeks to 12 years, focusing on research-based curricula to promote development through community-based programs.

COMPETITORS

COMPETITOR

KinderCare Learning Companies in 2025

SENTIMENT: − NEGATIVE
Edwin Dorsey
LEGAL · APRIL 2025

KinderCare Faces Securities Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Misrepresentation of Safety and Quality Standards in IPO Filings

In 2025, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. became the subject of a securities class-action lawsuit alleging that the company made false and misleading statements in its IPO documents regarding the quality and safety of its childcare services. The lawsuit claims that KinderCare failed to disclose numerous instances of child safety violations, abuse, and neglect at its facilities, which exposed the company to significant legal and regulatory risks.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGY · DECEMBER 2025 · COMPLETED

KinderCare Reinstates Former Transformational CEO Tom Wyatt to Navigate Challenges and Drive Next Phase of Growth

In a significant leadership change, KinderCare Learning Companies announced the return of Tom Wyatt as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2, 2025. Wyatt, who previously served as CEO for over a decade and is credited with transforming the company, succeeds Paul Thompson to lead KinderCare through its next phase of growth and expansion amidst operational challenges.

Latest News

BUSINESS WIRE · OCT 5, 2026

KinderCare Introduces Spanish Foundations

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced a new addition to its curriculum: Spanish Foundations. Spanish Foundations is the newest addition to KinderCare's Learning Adventures program: small group enrichment classes offered in KinderCare Learning Centers for children ages 2-12. Other Learning Adventures classes include cooking, music, STEM and phonics.

EARLIER COVERAGE
BUSINESS WIRE · OCT 2, 2026

KinderCare Announces Board of Directors Transitions

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”) (NYSE: KLC), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Mike Nuzzo has resigned from the company's Board of Directors, effective Sept. 28, due to other personal and professional time commitments. David Barse, who joined KinderCare's Board on Aug. 3, replaces Nuzzo as the Head of the Audit Committee. Preston Grasty, Senior Investment Leader at Partners Group, ha.

DEFENSE WORLD · SEP 30, 2026

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) Stock Has Average Target Price of $4.06

Shares of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Reduce" from the ten analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommendation on the

BUSINESS WIRE · SEP 28, 2026

KinderCare Honors 25 Teachers With Educational Excellence Awards

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today celebrates 25 outstanding teachers from across the country with an Educational Excellence Award.“Each of these teachers exemplifies the very best kind of educator we have in our programs,” said Dr. Lisa Grant, vice president of education for KinderCare. “Their dedication inspires a love of learning in their young students.

RATINGS SNAPSHOT

Overall rating: C+

DCFROEROAD/EP/EP/B
Discounted Cash Flow5
Return On Equity1
Return On Assets1
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings1
Price To Book4
Overall Score2

MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES

GRADE SUMMARY
NEUTRAL 3
UNDERWEIGHT 2
OUTPERFORM 1
6 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

SECTORS PEERS

PEERPRICE
SENEA$177.74COMPARE
GOTU$2.56COMPARE
APEI$44.55COMPARE
JBSS$68.25COMPARE
LINC$22.37COMPARE
DNUT$2.90COMPARE

INSIDER TRADES

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OFFICER: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Amandi Anthony Michael
Sale · 898 shares
2026-09-14
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OFFICER: CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Harrah Jessica
Sale · 288 shares
2026-09-14
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Barse David Michael
— · —
2026-08-03
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DIRECTOR
Barse David Michael
Purchase · 23.4K shares
2026-08-03